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I'm curious about the timeline here. How quickly do you have to respond to a job offer? I got one on Friday afternoon and they want an answer by Monday morning.
Final thought - whatever you decide, stick with it and be prepared to explain your reasoning. Washington ESD reviews these cases pretty thoroughly so having a clear, documented rationale is important.
If you need to reach Washington ESD about your claim status, seriously consider that Claimyr service others mentioned. I wasted weeks trying to get through on my own before finally using it. Would have saved me a lot of stress if I'd known about it earlier.
Bottom line: plan for 4 weeks to be safe, hope for 3 weeks, and don't panic if it takes longer. The money will come eventually as long as you keep filing your weekly claims and your claim is legitimate.
One more thing - if anyone is having trouble understanding their denial letter or adjudication status, getting through to Washington ESD by phone can really help clarify things. I've used Claimyr multiple times now and it's been a game-changer for actually reaching someone who can explain what's happening with your claim.
Thanks everyone for all this information! This gives me a much better understanding of how the system works and what to watch out for. Hopefully my friend can get her situation sorted out with an appeal.
Mei Liu
Don't overthink this too much. Performance-related terminations are pretty common and most of them result in approved unemployment claims. Just be honest, file promptly, and keep looking for work.
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Chloe Harris
•You're right, I'm probably stressing more than I need to. Going to file my claim now and see what happens.
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Mei Liu
•That's the right attitude. The system isn't perfect but it generally works out for people who were legitimately let go through no fault of their own.
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Liam O'Donnell
Update us when you hear back on your claim! Always curious to hear how these situations turn out for people.
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Chloe Harris
•Will do! Fingers crossed it goes smoothly. Thanks again everyone for all the support and advice.
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Diego Vargas
•Rooting for you! Remember to keep filing those weekly claims even while waiting for the initial determination.
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